Paris Roots, Swedish Branches: Tarik Kiswanson’s Art Unsettles Borders and Belonging

Tarik Kiswanson’s art doesn’t just cross borders—it questions why they exist in the first place. Named the 2023 Marcel Duchamp Prize winner, this Palestinian Swedish artist has built a reputation in Paris for work that refuses to settle into one form or story. Kiswanson’s sculptures and videos strip away excess, focusing on elemental shapes and sounds that echo with themes of memory, migration, and identity. His pieces often reflect the experience of arriving in Sweden as a child from Palestine, but they also tap into universal feelings of displacement and renewal. Recent exhibitions across Europe and Latin America have amplified his voice, showing how art can be both deeply personal and widely resonant. The Duchamp Prize not only celebrates his achievements but also spotlights the ongoing conversation about heritage and transformation in contemporary art. In Kiswanson’s world, belonging is never static—it’s always in motion, always being remade. #ContemporaryArt #TarikKiswanson #CulturalIdentity #Culture